Ham So-won Boasts About Financial Security and Reflects on Past Struggles

Ham So-won recently boasted about having saved enough money to live comfortably for the rest of her life.

On the second episode of MBN's variety show 'Let's Go' Season 3, which aired on the 28th, Ham So-won appeared alongside stylist and entrepreneur Kim Woo-ri.

MCs Ahn Jung-hwan and Hong Hyun-hee joined Ham So-won for a meal, where they discussed her decision to reduce her workload to spend more time with her daughter. When asked if she was worried about a decrease in income, Ham So-won replied, "I sold all my real estate in 2021 and live frugally, so I don't need much money. I think I can live comfortably with the money I've saved."

Later, the trio visited a fortune teller. The fortune teller told Ham So-won that she had the fate of a Chinese empress and added, "Jin-hwa does whatever Ham So-won tells him to do." Ham So-won disagreed, saying, "He's not that obedient." However, the fortune teller insisted, "He already accommodates you as much as possible. From what I see, Jin-hwa is in Ham So-won's hands. She's not an ordinary woman; she has the qualities of an empress."

The fortune teller also advised Ham So-won to stop being so tenacious, to which she responded, "I had a tough childhood. Before I got married, I was always anxious that my family might call needing urgent money. Whenever my family called, my heart would race, fearing something bad had happened."

In 2021, Ham So-won faced criticism when the price of a cardigan she sold through a shopping mall was revealed. A netizen complained, "The cardigan costs 130,000 won. I thought it would be of good quality, but it was 77% acrylic and 8% wool, made in China," and added that refunds were not available.

After the post went viral, Ham So-won clarified that exchanges and refunds were possible if the product was defective and continued selling through live broadcasts despite the controversy.

The second guest, stylist and entrepreneur Kim Woo-ri, also appeared on the show. Kim Woo-ri, who lives in Korea's most expensive apartment valued at 22 billion won with a deposit of about 8.5 billion won, captivated viewers with a tour of his luxurious home.

MCs were surprised when Kim Woo-ri revealed he met his wife at a nightclub in Itaewon when he was 19. His wife nonchalantly responded, "People who have experienced nightlife live better." Kim Woo-ri added, "My wife didn't like me because she thought I was ugly. I look much better now; I had double eyelid surgery." He also surprised everyone by revealing he was an idol named Ha Eun-soo at 19.

Kim Woo-ri's daughter shared a funny story about their family trip to a Dubai club, where only his wife and daughters were invited to the VIP table, leaving Kim Woo-ri outside filming. When Hong Hyun-hee asked Ahn Jung-hwan how he would react in such a situation, he jokingly replied, "I'd have to teach those who invited them a lesson."

Kim Woo-ri also shared how he became a stylist. He didn't stand out as a singer and started styling for artists like Shin Hyo-bum, Taesaja, Fin.K.L, Shinhwa, Park Hyo-shin, and Se7en. When asked about the most challenging and most grateful celebrities, he named Fin.K.L.

Reporter: Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr